| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $246.99 | 5.241% | $259.9347 | $259.93 | $259.95 | $259.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $107.78 | 11.684% | $120.373 | $120.37 | $120.35 | $120.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $184.58 | 11.254% | $205.3526 | $205.35 | $205.35 | $205.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $130.44 | 6.188% | $138.5116 | $138.51 | $138.50 | $138.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $246.42 | 7.114% | $263.9503 | $263.95 | $263.95 | $264.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $52.25 | 12.855% | $58.9667 | $58.97 | $58.95 | $59.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $217.25 | 13.563% | $246.7156 | $246.72 | $246.70 | $246.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,185.71 | $1,293.8045 | $1,293.80 | $1,293.75 | $1,293.90 | |